Eternal Light Dr. Peter Steenblik & Dr. Leonid Yanovskiy, Directors

Daniel Thomas, Pianist; Christopher Powell, Organ April 17, 2017, 7:30 pm; First United Methodist Church of Pensacola

Circle of Life ............ Elton John (b. 1947), Hans Zimmer (b. 1957) & Lebo M (b. 1964) Vivienne Boudreaux and Jonathan Swain, percussionists arr. Anna Abalada-Piquero *Ubi caritas est vera, Deus ibi est O Salutaris Hostias ....................................................... Ēriks Ešenvalds (b. 1977) Dr. Sheila Dunn and Anna Farley, soloists Dúlamán .................................................................. Michael McGlynn (b. 1964) Harry Larimer, George Phillips, and Donovan Black, soloists *Requiem aternam dona eis, Domine Komm, Süsser Tod ...................................... Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

UWF Singers Dr. Peter Steenblik, conductor

Toccata in F Major, BWV 540 ......................................... Johann Sebastian Bach

Christopher Powell, organist Cantata, BWV 140 ............................................................ Johann Sebastian Bach Chorale: Zion Hört die Wächter Singen Violin Concerto No. 2 in E major, BWV 1042 ................. Johann Sebastian Bach Allegro Adagio Allegro assai

Runge Strings Orchestra Molly Hollingsworth, violin

Dr. Leonid Yanovskiy, conductor

10 min. Intermission

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life ................................... Eric Idle (b. 1943) arr. Paul Ayres *Veni, Sancte Spiritus Bring Me Little Water, Silvy .......................... Huddie W. Ledbetter (1889-1949) arr. Moira Smiley

UWF Chamber Choir

Improvisation on Lux Aeterna ............................... Christopher Powell, organist *Lux Aeterna luceat eis, Domine

Lux Aeterna .............................................................. Morten Lauridsen (b. 1943) Mvt. 1 – Introitus Mvt. 2 – In Te, Domine, Speravi Mvt. 3 – O Nata Lux Mvt. 4 – Veni, Sancte Spiritus Mvt. 5 – Agnus Dei – Lux Aeterna

UWF Singers & Runge Strings Orchestra Dr. Peter Steenblik, conductor

*Chant interludes from the Liber Usualis sung by the UWF Chamber Choir

This performance will be available for viewing online at www.uwfsingers.com

No additional audio or video recordings permitted.

Runge Strings Dr. Leonid Yanovskiy, Director Boyan Bonev, Assistant Director

Violin 1 Ramel Price–Concertmaster Ashley Wu Christopher Conger Katherine Engelmeyer John Powell Ashley Crawley

Violin 2 Samuel Klauss – Principal Paula-Kay Beswick – Principal Ally Post Rachel Hestres-Rivera Alona Crigger Naoko Buchholz Katharina Meyer

Viola Leanne Klauss - Principal Margaret Duke - Principal Brianna Snyder Brandon Eacret Janet Puskar

Cello Noah Klauss - Principal Brian Hood

Bass Marcus Baker – Principal Raistlin Drouillard

UWF Singers Dr. Peter Steenblik, Director

Daniel Thomas, Collaborative Pianist Areola, Isabelle Beswick, Paula-Kay Black, Donovan^* Black, Robert Brice, Nyasha^ Brown, Megan Buch, Allie Carff, Emily Cobley, Amber^ Drouillard, Raistlin Ellenberg, Easton Ellison, Darla Engelmeyer, Kate Fagot, Dean Faircloth, Ashly

Fobbs, Moriah Foushee, Rebekah Haddad, Allison Harrell, Jordan Harris, Lydia Hawkins, Olivia + Hernandez, Noelle Herndon, Autumn Kaven, Mary Katherine Lane, Sarah + Larimer, Harry McKeon, Xavier Metzger, Karma + Parsons, Colleen + Peterson, Isabelle*

Phillips, George* Plantz, Allison + Provost, Anthony Ray, AJ Renfro, Kelly + Robbins, Stormy Scharròn, Erica Seip, Morgan* Stemen, Meredith + Stott, Samantha Thomas, Daniel Yanovsky, Sonia

^ = presidency * = section leaders + = choir officers

UWF Chamber Choir Dr. Peter Steenblik, Director

Daniel Thomas, Collaborative Pianist Black, Donovan Brice, Nyasha Cobley, Amber Faircloth, Ashly Herndon, Autumn

Larimer, Harry Phillips, George Renfro, Kelly Scharròn, Erica Seip, Morgan

Additional acknowledgements Dr. Steven Brown, UWF Dean of College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities

Dr. Sheila Dunn, UWF Music Department Chair Hannah Sharp Denaro, UWF Music Department Office Administrator

Jerre Brisky, Director: Center for Fine & Performing Arts John Marks, Coordinator: Center for Fine & Performing Arts

Boyan Bonev & Molly Hollingsworth, UWF String Faculty Anna Farley & Corey McKern, UWF Voice Faculty

Richard Glaze, UWF Director of Bands & Recording Archivist Dr. Lynne Lauderdale, UWF Organ Faculty

Laura Noah, UWF/PSC Pensacola West Percussion Ensemble Darlene Reed, Blake Riley, & Meredith Stemen, Collaborative Pianists

Dr. Larry Reed, UWF Music Education Specialist Dr. Hedi Salanki, UWF Director of Chamber Music & Piano Program

Dr. Joe Spaniola, UWF Director of Jazz Studies & Coordinator of Brass Dr. Marie-Thérèse Champagne, UWF Associate Professor of European History

Morgan Walker, Concert Publicity Artist Sydney Fowler, Brian Lopez, Patrick Naranjo, and Kristi Summerlin, UWF Student Ambassadors

~ Immense thanks to Rev. Dr. Wesley H. Wachob – senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Richard Branch –

music minister, and the FUMC staff for use of this beautiful space tonight.

Texts and Translations

[texts are traditional liturgical, unless otherwise notated]

Circle of Life – Hans Zimmer (b. 1957), Lebo M (b. 1964), & Tim Rice (b. 1944) Nants’ngonyama bakithi baba. Sithi hu ngonyama. Ingonyama nengwe nama bala.

Here comes a lion father Oh yes, it’s a lion A lion and leopard come to this open place.

From the day we arrive on this planet and blinking step into the sun, There is more to see than can ever be seen, more to do than can ever be done. There is far too much to take in here, more to find than can ever be found. But the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky keeps great and small on the endless round. It’s the circle of life and it moves us all through despair and hope, through faith and love. Till we find our place, on the path unwinding, in the circle, the circle of life. Ubi caritas est vera, Deus ibi est Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unim Christi amor. Exsultemus et in ipso jucundemur. Timeamus et amemus Deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero.

Where there is charity and love, God is there. The love of Christ has gathered us together. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Let us revere and love the living God. And from a sincere heart let us love one another.

O Salutaris Hostias – St. Thomas Aquinas (c. 1225-1274) O Salutaris Hostia Quae caeli pandis ostium, Bella premunt hostilia, Da robur, fer auxilium. Uni trinoque Domino Sit tempiterna gloria, Qui vitam sine termino Nobis donet in patria. Amen.

O Redeeming Sacrifice, Which opens the gate of heaven: Enemies threaten wars; Give us strength, send aid. To the Triune Lord, May there be everlasting glory; That life without end He gives us in our homeland. Amen

Dúlamán – Traditional Irish “A ‘níon mhín ó! Sin anall na fir shuirí” “A mháthair mhín ó! Cuir na roithleán go dtí me!” Dúlaman na binne buí, dúlamán Gaelach, Dúlamán na farraige, dúlamán Gaelach. Rachaidh me chun ‘lúir leis a’ dúlamán Gaelach “Ceannódh brogan daor’,” arsa’ dúlamán Gaelach. Bròga breátha dubha ar a’ dúlamán Gaelach. ‘Bairéad agus triús ar a’ dúlamán Gaelach. Tá ceann buí óir ar a’ dúlamán Gaelach. Tá dhá chluais mhaol’ar a’ dúlamán Maorach.

“O gentle daughter, here come the wooing men.” “O gentle mother, put the wheels in motion for me!” Seaweed of the yellow peaks, Gaelic seaweed. Seaweed of the ocean, Gaelic seaweed. I would go to the tailor with the Gaelic seaweed. “I would buy expensive shoes,” said the Gaelic seaweed. Beautiful black shoes has the Gaelic seaweed. A beret and trousers has the Gaelic Seaweed. There is a yellow gold head on the Gaelic seaweed. There are two blunt ears on the stately seaweed.

Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine Et lux perpetua luceat eis.

Rest eternal grant to them, Lord; And let perpetual light shine upon them.

Komm, Süsser Tod Come, sweet death! Come, soothing rest. Come, and lead me homeward.

Cantata, BWV 140, Chorale: Zion hört die Wächter singen Zion hört die Wächter singen, Das Hertz tut ihr von Freuden springen, Sie wachet und steht eilend auf. Ihr Freund kommt vom Himmel prächtig, Von Gnaden stark, von Wahrheit mächtig, Ihr Licht wird hell, ihr Stern geht auf. Nun komm, du werte Korn Herr Jesu, Gottes Sohn Hosianna! Wir folgen all zum Freudensaal Und halten mit das Abendmahl.

Zion hears the watchmen sing, Her heart within her for joy leaps, She wakens and arises hastily. Her friend comes from heaven glorious, Of mercy strong of truth powerful, Her light becomes bright her star arises. Now come precious crown Lord Jesus God’s Son Hosanna! We follow all to hall of joy And hold together evening meal.

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life – Eric Idle (b. 1943) Some things in life are bad, they can really make you mad, While other things just make you swear and curse: When you’re chewing on life’s gristle, don’t grumble, give a whistle, And this’ll help things turn out for the best, and Always look on the bright side of life; always look on the light side of life. If life seems jolly rotten, there’s something you’ve forgotten, And that’s to laugh and smile and dance and sing, When you’re feeling in the dumps, don’t be silly chumps, Just purse your lips and whistle, that’s the thing, and Always look on the bright side of life; always look on the right side of life. For life is quite absurd, and death’s the final word, You must always face the curtain with a bow, Forget about your sin, give the audience a grin, Enjoy it, it’s your last chance anyhow, so Always look on the bright side of death, Just before you draw your terminal breath. Life is just the pits, when you look at it, Life’s a laugh and death’s a joke, it’s true. You’ll see it’s all a show, keep them laughing as you go, Just remember that the last laugh is on you! Always look on the bright side of life; always look on the right side of life. Veni, Sancte Spiritus Veni, Sancte Spiritus, Et emitte coelitus Lucis tae radium. Veni, pater pauperum, Veni, dator munerum, Veni, lumen cordium. Consolator optime, Dulcis hospes animae, Dulce refrigerium.

Come, Holy Spirit, Send forth from heaven The ray of Thy light. Come, Father of the poor, Come, giver of gifts, Come, light of hearts. Thou best of Consolers, Sweet guest of the soul, Sweet refreshment.

Bring Me Little Water, Silvy – Huddie W. Ledbetter (1889-1949) Bring me little water, Silvy; bring me little water now. Bring me little water, Silvy, every little once in a while. Bring it in a bucket, Silvy; bring it in a bucket now. Bring it in a bucket, Silvy, every little once in a while. Silvy come a runnin’, bucket in my hand, I will bring a little water fast as I can. Can’t you see me comin’, can’t you see me now? I will bring you little water every little once in a while.

Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine: Cum sanctis tuis in aeternum: Quia pius es.

May light eternal shine upon them, O Lord, In the company of Thy saints forever and ever; For Thou art merciful.

Lux Aeterna Mvt. 1 – Introitus Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine Et lux perpetua luceat eis. Te decet hymnus Deus in Zion, Et tibi redetur votum in Jerusalem: Exaudi orationem meam, Ad te omnis caro veniet.

Rest eternal grant to them, Lord; And let perpetual light shine upon them. A hymn befits thee, O God in Zion. And to thee a vow shall be fulfilled in Jerusalem. Hear my prayer, For unto thee all flesh shall come.

Mvt. 2 – In Te, Domine, Speravi Tu ad liberandum suscepturus hominem, Non horruisti Virginis uterum. Tu devicto mortis aculeo, Aperuisti credentibus regna coelorum. Exortum est in tenebris lumen rectis. Miserere nostri, Domine, miserere nostri. Fiat misericordia tua, Domine, super nos, Quemadmodum speravimus in te. In te Domine, speravi; Non confundar in aeternum.

To deliver us, you became human, And did not disdain the Virgin’s womb. Having blunted the sting of death, You opened the kingdom of heaven to all. A light has risen in darkness for the upright. Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us. Let thy mercy be upon us, O Lord, As we have trusted in Thee. In Thee, O Lord, I have trusted: Let me never be confounded.

Mvt. 3 – O Nata Lux O nata lux de lumine, Jesu redemptor saeculi, Dignare Clemens supplicum Laudes preces que sumere. Qui carne quondam contegi Dignatus es pro perditis, Nos membra confer effici, Tui beati corporis.

O born light of light, Jesus, redeemer of the world, Mercifully deem worthy and accept The praises and prayers of your supplicants. Thou who once deigned to be clothed in flesh For the sake of the lost ones, Grant us to be made members Of your holy body.

Mvt. 4 – Veni, Sancte Spiritus Veni, Sancte Spiritus, Et emitte coelitus Lucis tae radium. Veni, pater pauperum, Veni, dator munerum, Veni, lumen cordium. Consolator optime, Dulcis hospes animae, Dulce refrigerium. In labore requies, In aestu temperies, In fletu solatium. O lux beatissima, Reple cordis intima Tuorum fidelium. Sine tuo numine, Nihil est in homine, Nihil est innoxium.

Come, Holy Spirit, Send forth from heaven The ray of Thy light. Come, Father of the poor, Come, giver of gifts, Come, light of hearts. Thou best of Consolers, Sweet guest of the soul, Sweet refreshment. In labor, thou art rest, In heat, the tempering, In grief, the consolation. O light most blessed, Fill the inmost heart Of all Thy faithful. Without your grace, There is nothing in us, Nothing that is not harmful.

Lava quod est sordium, Riga quod est aridum, Sana quod est saucium. Flecta quod est rigidum, Fove quod est frigidum, Rege quod est devium.

Da tuis fidelibus, In te confidentibus, Sacrum septen arium. Da virtutis meritum, Da salutis exitum, Da perenne gaudium.

Cleanse what is sordid, Moisten what is arid, Heal what is hurt. Flex what is rigid, Fire what is frigid, Correct what goes astray.

Grant to thy faithful, Those trusting in Thee, Thy sacred seven-fold gifts. Grant the reward of virtue, Grant the deliverance of salvation, Grant everlasting joy.

Mvt. 5 – Agnus Dei – Lux Aeterna Agnus Dei, Qui tollis peccata mundi, Dona eis requiem.

Agnus Dei, Qui tollis peccata mundi, Dona eis requiem.

Agnus Dei, Qui tollis peccata mundi, Dona eis requiem sempiternam.

Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine: Cum sanctis tuis in aeternum: Quia pius es. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, Et lux perpetua luceat eis. Alleluia. Amen.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Grant them rest.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Grant them rest.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Grant them rest everlasting.

May light eternal shine upon them, O Lord, In the company of Thy saints forever and ever; For Thou art merciful. Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon them. Alleluia. Amen.

Christopher Powell is an organist, improviser, collaborative musician, and composer based in the Gulf Coast region. He has studied organ performance at The Juilliard School and at the University of West Florida. Christopher has appeared in concert in New York at Juilliard, Trinity Church on Wall Street, and Christ and St. Stephen’s Church. Currently, he is Music Director and Organist at Christ Church Cathedral in Mobile, Alabama, an accompanist for the Mobile Opera, and a collaborative pianist at the University of Mobile. As a composer, Christopher has collaborated with many performers to create and premier new works. In 2016, he was awarded a silver medal for composition in the Global Music Awards competition. Violinist Molly Hollingsworth is a member of the adjunct music faculty at the University of West Florida. She received her Bachelor’s degree in violin performance from UWF and her Master of Music from the University of Maryland College Park. A working advocate of new music, Hollingsworth has premiered many new solo and ensemble works by living composers. In addition to holding seats in the Pensacola, Mobile, and Northwest Florida Symphonies, Hollingsworth is the concertmaster of the Albany Symphony Orchestra in Albany, GA. Hollingsworth lives with her husband, William, and daughter, Edith. Upcoming highlights:

• Inauguration of Dr. Martha Saunders featuring a performance by the UWF Singers & Strings – Apr. 21, 2:00pm – UWF Mainstage Theatre

• UWF StringFest – June 11-17, 9:00 am–12:00 pm. Two performances: o Faculty Performance June 11, 2:00 pm o Closing Concert June 17, 2:00 pm

• UWF Summer Festival Chorus (info at www.uwfsingers.com). Two sessions: o Fauré Requiem: June 26-July 1, evenings, w/performance July 1 o Folksongs & Spirituals: July 10-15, evenings, w/performance July 15

• Audition dates for next year: o UWF Singers Audition Dates – Aug. 25, 28, & 29 o Runge Strings Orchestra Audition Dates – Aug. 29

La’Christa Cheriese Ruth Knox

La’Christa C. Ruth Knox- (1974-2005) was a jazz vocalist that had a great passion for singing and bringing joy to all the people that had the honor to be graced by her voice. La’Christa known by many as Chris or Chrissy was born in Carson City, Nevada to Mae R. Knox and Carrey A. Knox on March 19, 1974. Chris was born into a Military family that travelled all across the U.S., eventually relocating to Pensacola, FL where she spent most of her life growing up. Chris had deep faith in Christ; and it was in the church where her love for music began. Chris started singing at the age of 7 in the church choir; it was discovered that she had an unbelievable talent to sing with great passion that would connect with people. Her

vocal training began in grammar school, this is where she began competing in various vocal competitions where she won numerous awards. While in school she met other young women that had the same passion and love for singing, and through their friendship and their love for singing the all-girl group named, Soiree was born. The group Soiree is where Chris really started making an impact with her singing. The group was so popular that many people compared them to the hot girl group of the 90’s, “EnVogue.” As time went on, Chris began to realize that she wanted to make her passion of singing as a career. She decided to pursue a music degree so she attended the University of West Florida where she obtained her B.A. in Vocal Performance. During her tenure at UWF, Chris sang with the UWF Singers, Gospel Choir, Opera Scenes, Musical Theatre, Jazz Band and other groups. In the Community, Chris was a sought out singer giving her the opportunity to sing at various Jazz establishments in and around the Emerald Coast, notably Lou Michaels and Perdido Key Resort in Perdido Key, FL. On the national stage, Chris was invited as guest singer with the UWF Jazz Band that opened for artists such as Michael Moore and Gene Bertoncini. The biggest highlight for Chris was singing internationally with Dr. Bozeman & Company in Italy and Spain entertaining our U.S. Troops. Chris battled for much of her life with heart issues, but she would not allow her illness to define who she was and who she wanted to become. Chris often stated that music was therapeutic and that singing uplifted her through her illness in spite of the numerous setbacks. After a long and courageous journey with heart failure Chris passed away, May 17, 2005. In memory of La’Christa, her family and friends wanted to make sure her legacy lives on and others who had the same passion for music could have the opportunity to pursue their education through a scholarship called the La’Christa C. Knox Memorial Scholarship Endowment at the University of West Florida.

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Dr. Peter Steenblik, Director Fauré Requiem: June 26-July 1 Folksongs & Spirituals: July 10-15 Summer was made for singing! Join us in preparing the glorious Fauré Requiem (Session One) or a program of Folksongs & Spirituals from around the world (Session Two). In collaboration with special guest artists Dr. Sheila Dunn, Corey McKern, Donovan Black, Meredith Stemen, and the Pace High School Wind Ensemble. Open to singers of all musical levels. Evening rehearsals. Registration is only $75 for each session, or $135 for both!!

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